Carrie Zhang, founder of the Asian Mental Health Project, is an advocate for mental health equity, focusing on the intersections of her identity. A bisexual, cisgender woman and survivor of sexual violence, she is dedicated to creating inclusive care spaces for AANHPI and LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Carrie grew up in Southern California and is the daughter of Taiwanese and Chinese immigrants.

Currently, Carrie also works in public policy research at a civil rights organization, helping everyday people write laws. Carrie’s work has been featured in Vogue, TIME, and CNN. Her work has been recognized by A24, through an auction by the Academy Award-Winning movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once.. ···